Monkey River Tour

Belizeans have a wry sense of humor, and the Monkey River is aptly named for it is home to some of the largest concentrations of indigenous black howler monkeys in the country. The tour starts off in Placencia where participants will board a boat to head upstream.

Along the way, participants will get to see Belizean wildlife, including crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, giant iguanas perched on tree branches, dozens of colorful bird species, and, of course, troops of monkeys.

The tour includes lunch in Monkey River Village. The tour will also stop off for a short expedition through the bush to learn more about the plants and animals of Belize.

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Cost: US $72.00 +12.5% sales tax

Includes:

Lunch, transportation and tour guide

Time:

Departs: 8am – Returns: 2pm

Roundtrip travel time: 90 minutes

Minimum Requirement:

4 persons

Offered:

Daily

Intensity Level:Easy – The Monkey River Tour offers plenty of incredible wildlife attractions guaranteed to entertain the whole family and bring out the animal in you. In this very rich jungle where you can come across dozens of animals including crocodiles, iguanas, an abundance of birds, turtles, howler monkeys, and even jaguars, all living freely in this tropical rainforest.

The tour begins with a picturesque boat ride heading south of Placencia, towards Monkey River Village where the adventure gets more exciting as you head up the river and get that Wildlife Experience.